Oct 18 2011

$500 Local Unsigned Band Website + Photography SPECIAL!

The economy sucks almost as bad as you guys’ web sites. I realize musicians are broke and starving artists, so I’m knocking 1/2 off my standard web design fee for you guys and running a package deal for only $500! This includes:

  • Custom WordPress Site with 2 pages
  • Quick’n’Dirty Logo Design (text only)
  • Quick’n’Dirty Photo Shoot (photo only)
  • Tutorials on how to use your WordPress Site

1/2 payment is due up front before the project can begin. Project will take 1-2 weeks for completion. Website will go LIVE upon final payment. This offer is only available through the end of the year. Email me to order your website today!

Upgrades:
For an original art logo add $100.
For a full-out photo shoot add $100.

Full-Out includes creative input and lighting setups

I’m also offering Band Flyer Design for $50 and includes a Quick’n’Dirty Photo Shoot. $25 if images are provided.

Flyer for FYN + Winter Ransom @ Clermont Lounge

Flyer for Darwin’s Burgers Grand Opening

I offer many additional services as well including SEO and Marketing consultations. Click here to check out all the services I can provide.


Oct 13 2011

10.12.2011 Goblins and Ghoul-ash Grand Opening Flyer Design

I’ve taken a few days off from photography to work on some designs. This flyer went through many iterations before I came up with this idea, it’s a spoof on the original Friday the 13th poster.

October 29th: Darwin’s Goblins and Ghoul-ash Grand Opening featuring Little G Weevil and John McKnight! This will be our official Grand Opening Bash featuring Chef Akin’s SMOKED PULLED PORK as well as Little G’s homemade Hungarian Gulyash! We’ll be having a raffle with giveaway EVERY HOUR! Come out and win autographed merch. from the musicians, as well as Charly D Tshirts and pint glasses!

Goblins and Ghoulash Grand Opening Saturday, Oct. 29th @ Darwin’s Burgers and Blues


Oct 11 2011

10.10.2011 Jim Ransone

Jim Ransone – I wanted a relaxing night last night. It was drizzling all night and I really didn’t want to drive anywhere. Good thing Darwin’s is right near my house! I went and hung out with the regulars, had some dinner, and watched Jim Ransone and Tamara Nicolai jam out on stage. It was pretty much the perfect way to wind down a Monday.

Jim Ransone Every Monday @ Darwin’s Burgers and Blues

Jim Ransone Every Monday @ Darwin’s Burgers and Blues

Tamara Nicolai Every Monday @ Darwin’s Burgers and Blues

The Last Menu Item – I’ve tried everything on the menu thus far except for one thing: The Bleu Buffalo. I’m quite an avid hater of Bleu Cheese. I can’t stand the stuff. Several people have told me it’s the best burger on the menu, even if you don’t like Bleu Cheese…so I caved. Wow, I was damn surprised! Chef Akin puts only a dallop of Bleu Cheese to give it a creamy texture, not so much flavor. The Wing Sauce does most of the talking as far as flavor…WOW! I ate a Bleu Cheese burger and I LOVED it!

Bleu Buffalo Burger @ Darwin’s Burgers and Blues

I took a promo shot last night during Jim’s set. Everyone kept asking, “Ooo, do we get to eat those when you’re done?” ABSOLUTELY! Within 60 seconds of announcing I was done shooting, all the wings were gone…and they were DELICIOUS!

$10 Wing Special Every Tuesday @ Darwin’s Burgers and Blues


Oct 5 2011

10.04.2011 Little G Weevil

Darwin’s Burgers and Blues – Last night I decided to just hang out at Darwin’s and enjoy Little G’s set. Dustin Sargent came up and jumped on stage with his Bass for a bit. Lots of people came out for Ernie’s Birthday, we ended up with 3 whole cakes! It was a wonderful evening, and I had a blast hanging out with everyone.

While I was there I decided to do a promo shot for our Wednesday $5 Burger and a Beer special.

$5 Burger and a Beer Every Wednesday @ Darwin’s Burgers and Blues

Little G Weevil Every Tuesday @ Darwin’s Burgers and Blues

Little G and Red @ Darwin’s Burgers and Blues

Dustin “Red” Sargent @ Darwin’s Burgers and Blues

Ernie’s Birthday Boogie!t @ Darwin’s Burgers and Blues


Oct 4 2011

10.04.2011 FYN + Winter Ransom Flyer Design

I’ve finally been hired to design a flyer for a show, and what a great show it’s going to be! FYN + Winter Ransom on October 13th! Plus I got to use all my own original photography to create the flyer.

FYN + Winter Ransom Flyer designed by Ray Chang


Sep 24 2011

09.24.2011 My Past Week

09.17.2011 – Atlanta Blues Society Meeting – We hosted the Atlanta Blues Society meeting on Saturday afternoon at Darwin’s. The whole thing is pretty much a big excuse to have a big jam session during the afternoon, hosted by The Cazanovas!

Danny Vinson @ Darwin’s Burgers and Blues

Eric Pullen @ Darwin’s Burgers and Blues

ABS Meeting @ Darwin’s Burgers and Blues

ABS Meeting @ Darwin’s Burgers and Blues

Jacob Holliday @ Darwin’s Burgers and Blues

ABS Meeting @ Darwin’s Burgers and Blues

ABS Meeting @ Darwin’s Burgers and Blues

ABS Meeting @ Darwin’s Burgers and Blues

ABS Meeting @ Darwin’s Burgers and Blues

Lola Gulley @ Darwin’s Burgers and Blues


Tamara Nicolai @ Darwin’s Burgers and Blues

Lola Gulley @ Darwin’s Burgers and Blues

Lola Gulley @ Darwin’s Burgers and Blues

Sandra Senn @ Darwin’s Burgers and Blues

09.26.2011 – Rod Hamdallah – Due to prior engagements, Jim Ransone was unavailable this week and next. Rod Hamdallah was nice enough to come fill in for Jim for the next two weeks.

I showed up a little late for the set. As I walked up the back steps I thought, “Is that the Black Keys?” Sure enough, Rod was on stage jamming out on an older Black Keys song. Next was Muddy Waters followed by White Stripes! I knew in the first 5 minutes I’d really enjoy this set. He even mixed in a little blues version of Nirvana!

Jim Ransone showed up at the tail end of Rod’s set and performed one song for us on Rod’s guitar!

Rod Hamdallah @ Darwin’s Burgers and Blues

Rod Hamdallah @ Darwin’s Burgers and Blues

Rod Hamdallah @ Darwin’s Burgers and Blues

Nice Tie! Jim Ransone @ Darwin’s Burgers and Blues

This one is a picture of my dinner, it was phenomenal! Akin’s Hot Honey Mustard is AWESOME!

Hot Honey Mustard Wings @ Darwin’s Burgers and Blues

09.20.2011 – Little G Weevil – We love Little G! Not only is he a fantastic musician, but he’s just a fun guy to have on stage. G wanted to have fun with some friends tonight, so he did a duet with Danny Vinson as well as the young Cody Matlock. You’ve got to come out and check this guy out, he’ll be with us every Tuesday!

Little G Weevil @ Darwin’s Burgers and Blues

Little G and Danny Vinson @ Darwin’s Burgers and Blues

Cody Matlock @ Darwin’s Burgers and Blues

Little G and Cody Matlock @ Darwin’s Burgers and Blues

Little G and Cody Matlock @ Darwin’s Burgers and Blues

Little G and Cody Matlock @ Darwin’s Burgers and Blues

Patio Break @ Darwin’s Burgers and Blues

PRODUCT SHOT: We will be cross-promoting with Sweetwater 420 and we needed a way to tie in Darwin’s and Sweetwater in a single image. BOOMSAUCE! Beer. Wings. Little G. Can’t make a better ad than that! I’ll be gussying this one up in Photoshop.

Sweetwater/Darwin’s Print Ad @ Darwin’s Burgers and Blues

Finished Ad. Sweetwater/Darwin’s Print Ad

By the way, the wings were DELICIOUS!

09.22.2011 – Darwin’s Blues Jam – I love the Blues Jam, and you know it’s going to be a good night when Truett shows up with Theron and Jonathon to play. Despite the rain, we had a great turnout! I’d like to thank everyone who came out in the rain to support us and we hope it was well worth it!

Maurice Nazzaro @ Darwin’s Blues Jam

Jacob Holliday @ Darwin’s Blues Jam

Danny Vinson @ Darwin’s Blues Jam

The Cazanovas @ Darwin’s Blues Jam

Alan @ Darwin’s Blues Jam

@ Darwin’s Blues Jam

@ Darwin’s Blues Jam

Cody Matlock @ Darwin’s Blues Jam

@ Darwin’s Blues Jam

@ Darwin’s Blues Jam

Jim Nicoletta @ Darwin’s Blues Jam

Sandra Senn @ Darwin’s Blues Jam

Jam Session @ Darwin’s Blues Jam

@ Darwin’s Blues Jam

@ Darwin’s Blues Jam

Tamara Nicolai @ Darwin’s Blues Jam

Truett Lollis @ Darwin’s Blues Jam

Jonathon Norwood @ Darwin’s Blues Jam

Truett Lollis @ Darwin’s Blues Jam

Theron Peterson @ Darwin’s Blues Jam

Full House @ Darwin’s Blues Jam

Dancing to Truett @ Darwin’s Blues Jam

Corndog Bites @ Darwin’s Blues Jam

@ Darwin’s Blues Jam

@ Darwin’s Blues Jam

Roger Wasserman @ Darwin’s Blues Jam

@ Darwin’s Blues Jam

@ Darwin’s Blues Jam

@ Darwin’s Blues Jam

Hobo @ Darwin’s Blues Jam

@ Darwin’s Blues Jam

@ Darwin’s Blues Jam

Jonathon Norwood @ Darwin’s Blues Jam

09.23.2011 – The Hollidays – came out and played a great set last night! It was nice to finally meet Art after Jacob had talked him up so much! We had a great crowd and I hope everyone had a blast!

The Hollidays @ Darwin’s Burgers and Blues

Art Holliday @ Darwin’s Burgers and Blues

Jacob Holliday @ Darwin’s Burgers and Blues

Art Holliday @ Darwin’s Burgers and Blues

The Hollidays @ Darwin’s Burgers and Blues

The Hollidays @ Darwin’s Burgers and Blues

Art Holliday @ Darwin’s Burgers and Blues

09.23.2011 – FYN – I left The Hollidays a bit early so I can go see my friends play over at North River Tavern. FYN knocked it out as usual! Chris Love sounded great, despite being sick.

Siraaj Aziz of FYN

Homer of FYN

Chris Love of FYN

Homer of FYN

Chris Love of FYN

Daniel Harper of FYN

Siraaj Aziz of FYN

Adam Griffis of FYN

Homer of FYN

Drew and Harper @ North River Tavern

Homer of FYN

Adam Griffis of FYN